Guest in We're doing TV againon RTL, Saturday November 16, 2024, Michel Denisot was questioned about his friendship with Gérard Depardieu, whom he has known since his youth. Did he keep in touch with him despite the accusations against the actor?
In addition to being indicted for rape, Gérard Depardieu will soon have to respond to serious accusations of sexual assault from two women, who worked with him on the set of the film Green Shutters. The trial was initially scheduled to take place last Monday, October 28. But the actor was not able to appear on the stand, due to diabetes treated with insulin, a risk of hypo and hyperglycemia, or even a blood pressure problem, his lawyer made a request for referral to the courts. Eventually, the trial will take place on March 24 and 25, 2025.
Michel Denisot talks about his friendship with Gérard Depardieu
Since these accusations, Gérard Depardieu has seen several of his relatives turn their backs on him. This Saturday, November 16, while he was a guest on RTL in We're doing TV againMichel Denisot was questioned about his friendship with the actor, whom he has known since their youth in Châteauroux. Did he cut ties with the actor?
“I think when you're friends with someone, you're friends no matter what. So in times like this, it's difficult. I am neither a lawyer nor a prosecutor, so I'm not here to do justice. Media justice is violent enough (…) I'm waiting for justice to rule, and that's it. His head is already underwater, I'm not going to press his head today it's no use“, declared the former star host of Canal+ in complete frankness. He confirmed that he was still calling Gérard Depardieu.”from time to time“to hear from him. And if the subject of the accusations against him was raised at the start, they are now talking”rain and shine“. “I think he has a lot fewer calls than before, so I let him speak. That's it, I'm listening to it“, he concluded. An ever-present friend.
